National Trust: Prejudice and Pride

By: National Trust
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  • Summary

  • Listen to a new six-part podcast series, presented by broadcaster and author Clare Balding, which explores the lost and hidden LGBTQ stories from our places as we mark the 50th anniversary of the partial de-criminalisation of homosexuality.

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Episodes
  • Episode 6 - Standing Tall by Hadrian’s Wall

    Episode 6 - Standing Tall by Hadrian’s Wall
    Aug 25 2017
    When Emperor Hadrian ruled ancient Rome from AD 117 – 138, there was nothing unusual about same sex relations. Clare Balding discusses queer culture in the ancient world with Stuart Frost, Head of Interpretation at the British Museum.E-J Scott is out and proud at Hadrian's Wall to find out how this ancient site is a landmark for the LGBTQ community.Reading by Cyril Nri.

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    17 mins
  • Episode 5 - Party Palaces: Fancy dress, theatricality and performativity

    Episode 5 - Party Palaces: Fancy dress, theatricality and performativity
    Aug 18 2017
    Queer performance can be a chance to celebrate and cement identities. Clare Balding talks with leading Queer Theorist Matt Cook, and the writer and performer Seiriol Davies. E-J Scott is at Plas Newydd in Wales to explore the extraordinary life of Henry Cyril Paget, 5th Marquess of Anglesey.Reading by Cyril Nri.

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    19 mins
  • Episode 4 - Women’s intimacy

    Episode 4 - Women’s intimacy
    Aug 11 2017
    This episode, women take centre stage as we explore some fascinating herstory at National Trust places. Clare Balding talks with Amy Tooth-Murphy, an expert on the history of sexuality, and Nino Strachey, Head of Specialist Advice at the National Trust.E-J Scott visits Smallhythe Place in Kent, which was home to Edy Craig, Ellen Terry's pioneering daughter.Reading by Miriam Margolyes.

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    24 mins

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